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by mcb14230
Sun Dec 31, 2023 5:41 pm
Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
Topic: Steering Column Cone, Lower, Tapered???????
Replies: 4
Views: 1537

Re: Steering Column Cone, Lower, Tapered???????

Did you by chance measure the length of your column?
by mcb14230
Mon Dec 18, 2023 11:56 pm
Forum: 1961-1963 Modified/Custom Thunderbirds
Topic: Efi ready fuel tank
Replies: 4
Views: 770

Efi ready fuel tank

Has anyone found and used an efi ready fuel tank for their ‘61-63 Bird. I am jumping to either a Holley sniper or Fitech system and want to do a return line and want to do an in tank pump
by mcb14230
Sun Feb 12, 2023 12:55 pm
Forum: 1961-1963 Modified/Custom Thunderbirds
Topic: 4-Link Suspension
Replies: 2
Views: 2530

Re: 4-Link Suspension

X2 makes a complete kit for the 1961-1966 thunderbirds
by mcb14230
Tue Aug 25, 2020 10:28 am
Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
Topic: Keyed power for Electrical fan
Replies: 2
Views: 989

Re: Keyed power for Electrical fan

@bbogue thank you. I probably should have been more descriptive. I am using a relay, (always) with a temp switch in front of it. I have already upgraded to a modern alternator because of the low amp output of the gen. I was just looking to pull keyed 12v without going thru the firewall. but alas, i ...
by mcb14230
Mon Aug 24, 2020 11:51 am
Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
Topic: Keyed power for Electrical fan
Replies: 2
Views: 989

Keyed power for Electrical fan

I am installing an electric fan to aid in cooling my '61 Bird. I believe i can pulled keyed power off of the starter solenoid. Can someone clarify for me.
by mcb14230
Sun Jun 28, 2020 5:23 pm
Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
Topic: intake vacuum port size
Replies: 2
Views: 1080

Re: intake vacuum port size

solved the riddle. its 3/8 to 1/2 npt.
by mcb14230
Sun Jun 28, 2020 5:13 pm
Forum: 1961-1963 Thunderbirds
Topic: intake vacuum port size
Replies: 2
Views: 1080

intake vacuum port size

1961 thunderbird crankcase to intake port. The crankcase breather tube in connected to the front vacuum port on the intake. What thread is this? I assumed it was NPT 1/2 but that is too large. also, the pcv type plug what are the threads on it. the PO of my bird cross threaded this and i wish to cor...
by mcb14230
Tue Feb 09, 2016 6:24 pm
Forum: 1961-1963 Modified/Custom Thunderbirds
Topic: steering wheel swap
Replies: 2
Views: 2640

steering wheel swap

I need more room for my legs. My steering wheel in my 61 is riding my legs. I was thinking about swapping a wheel from another bird with less dish and a smaller circumference. I believe the 61-63 wheel is a 39 spline wheel with 6.5 inch dish and 16" circumference. is the 58-60 the same..has any...
by mcb14230
Thu Jan 28, 2016 9:41 pm
Forum: 1961-1963 Modified/Custom Thunderbirds
Topic: ignition
Replies: 4
Views: 3088

Re: ignition

It could also be the neutral safety. Switch. You should get a remote starter (cheap) from the local auto parts store and see it it fires up
by mcb14230
Wed Feb 04, 2015 12:32 am
Forum: 1961-1963 Modified/Custom Thunderbirds
Topic: tilt away column
Replies: 15
Views: 8548

Re: tilt away column

Cliff you can reach me at cbrinkle@cisco.com
by mcb14230
Wed Jan 28, 2015 9:55 pm
Forum: 1961-1963 Modified/Custom Thunderbirds
Topic: Dropped spindles
Replies: 7
Views: 4882

Re: Dropped spindles

Thanks Alan, I appreciate the info.
by mcb14230
Tue Jan 27, 2015 10:16 pm
Forum: 1961-1963 Modified/Custom Thunderbirds
Topic: tilt away column
Replies: 15
Views: 8548

Re: tilt away column

great idea. I took an inch out and re-welded the brackets but it wasnt enough clearance. I may try your solution as it sounds easier than the column shortening i considered. any pics of your solution?
by mcb14230
Sat Jan 17, 2015 11:34 pm
Forum: 1961-1963 Modified/Custom Thunderbirds
Topic: tilt away column
Replies: 15
Views: 8548

Re: tilt away column

Sorry all. This is a 61 bird
by mcb14230
Sat Jan 17, 2015 4:57 pm
Forum: 1961-1963 Modified/Custom Thunderbirds
Topic: Labor of love
Replies: 426
Views: 177073

Re: Labor of love

That looks like the Isis engineering wiring module. Please let us know your thoughts on it
by mcb14230
Sat Jan 17, 2015 4:52 pm
Forum: 1961-1963 Modified/Custom Thunderbirds
Topic: Dropped spindles
Replies: 7
Views: 4882

Dropped spindles

Anyone ever try to use 1961 Galaxies dropped spindles on a 1961 tbird